Privacy Statement

State of Tennessee Web Site Privacy Statement

The privacy, confidence, and trust of individuals who visit
the State of Tennessee web site are important to us. No personal
information is collected at this site unless it is provided
voluntarily by an individual while participating in an activity
that asks for the information. The following paragraphs disclose
the information gathering and usage practices for the web site.

Collection of Information

The State only collects the personal information that is necessary
to provide the information or services requested by an individual.
"Personal information" refers to any information relating to
an identified or identifiable individual who is the subject
of the information. This is the same information that an individual
might provide when visiting a government office and includes
such items as an individual's name, address, or phone number.
We also collect statistical information that helps us understand
how people are using the web site so we can continually improve
our services. The information collected is not associated with
any specific individual and no attempt is made to profile individuals
who browse the web site. You may be asked to participate in
surveys at this site. Participation is optional, and the choice
to participate or not to participate will have no effect on
your ability to use other features of the site.

Use of Information

The State uses the collected information to respond appropriately
to requests. This may be to respond directly to you or to improve
the web site. E-mail or other information requests sent to the
State web site may be maintained or forwarded to the appropriate
agencies in order to respond to the request. Survey information
is used for the purpose designated in the survey.

Retention of Information

Records needed to support State program functions are retained,
managed, and accessible in record-keeping or filing systems
in accordance with established records disposition authorizations
approved by the State's Public Records Commission. Records transmitted
to this site will be identified, managed, protected, and retained
as long as they are needed to meet historical, administrative,
fiscal, or legal requirements.

Public Disclosure

Regardless of whether information is provided to the State by
personal visit, mail, or web site, it becomes public record
and is open to public inspection unless protected by State or
Federal law. Public records are subject to the rules and requirements
located in Tennessee Code Annotated Title 10 Chapter 7. A public
record is defined as follows:

"Public record(s)" or "state record(s)" means all documents,
papers, letters, maps, books, photographs, microfilms, electronic
data processing files and output, films, sound recordings or
other material, regardless of physical form or characteristics
made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection
with the transaction of official business by any governmental
agency. (T.C.A. 10-7-301 (6))

Based on the definition of public records, be aware that any
information collected at this site could be made available to
the public. Requests for public records will be examined for
compliance with public record laws.

Cookies

Any web page or application at this site that uses cookies will
identify itself as such. Cookies are short and simple text files
that are stored on a user's computer hard drive by web sites.
They are used to keep track of and store information so the
user does not have to supply the information multiple times.
The information that is collected through cookies at this site
is handled in the same manner as other information collected
here. You can configure your web browser to refuse cookies or
to notify you when a web site attempts to send you a cookie.
You can also check your hard drive for cookie files and delete
them from your computer.

Web Site Security

The State of Tennessee is committed to the security of the information
that is either available from or collected by this web site.
The State has taken multiple steps to safeguard the integrity
of its telecommunications and computing infrastructure, including
but not limited to, authentication, monitoring, auditing, and
encryption.

Links to Other Sites

This web site has links to many other web sites. These include
links to web sites operated by other government agencies, nonprofit
organizations, and private businesses. The State of Tennessee
is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these
sites and suggests you review their privacy statements.

Contact Information

The State welcomes comments regarding this privacy statement.
Please convey any questions or concerns to:
privacy.statement@tn.gov